prelim
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7.2
- noun
- /ˈpriːlɪm/
- Jargon
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preliminares
- During the qualifying prelim rounds, many records were shattered by the participants.
- prelims at 7 p.m.
- Men's prelims
- Women's prelims
Examples
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That was a bit disappointing, as John Dalton had a good 44.8 in the prelims of the 100 free.
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The athletes competed in several prelim events before the finals to qualify for the championship.
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Prelim before the championship bout.
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I guess that the beat down of Spain in the prelims meant nothing?
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I won my prelim.
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Well, for the prelims we're playing Ninja Gaiden!
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Both Bennet and Szekely put up faster times than in the morning prelims, where they qualified in first and second place.
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This round of prelims should get fans warmed up for what will unfold when the top stars battle in the pay-per-view itself.
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Be sure to get there early, as the prelims will begin at 6:30 PM to narrow down the finalists to compete on ice during the second intermission.
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The final fight of the prelims on FX was a middleweight contest between sluggers Patrick Cote and Alessio Sakara, and it went nearly exactly as expected.
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Synonyms
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2.5
The first set of matches in a competition where all players or teams play
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3.0
A competition to choose people for a team or event
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4.4
A race that decides who moves on to the final
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5.2
An event that happens before a main event to prepare for it
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7.4
A set of earlier matches that take place before the main event
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5.6
A short event or performance that comes before the main show
An event held before the main tournament to prepare players
An event before a main contest to choose or prepare participants
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Etymology
Prelim is short for preliminary, from the Latin parts pre- 'before' and limen 'threshold'. So a prelim match is a small event that happens 'before' the main show or game.